Public Safety
Public Safety is a top priority for local and state government agencies, encompassing the protection of citizens through law enforcement, emergency response, and crime prevention strategies. Effective public safety measures are essential for maintaining order and ensuring the well-being of communities. This directory offers articles on public safety and related topics like Emergency Management, which focuses on preparing for and responding to natural disasters, public health crises, and other emergencies that impact community safety.
President Donald Trump said the federal government will begin shifting disaster funding and responsibilities to state governors after this hurricane season
Fifteen genetic analyzers can deliver results in about 90 minutes, officials say
Tri-Township Fire & Rescue has fully staffed its Memphis fire station for the first time in decades, marking a major milestone in a long-term plan to improve response times
The initiative will create a targeted block-by-block police presence in strategic areas
Chauvin was found guilty on all charges in a verdict read Tuesday afternoon
The new law allows public safety workers who reach 20 years of service within the next two years to retire with a pension, regardless of their age
The city council voted to develop recommendations for a traffic division that would be separate from police
The bill further protects female firefighters by adding breast cancer and ovarian cancer to the list of qualifying diseases
With closing arguments set to begin Monday, police departments in cities nationwide are preparing for possible unrest
Detroit’s neighborhood police officer program is now eight years old and is growing, officials said
The new resource is the latest in a series of publications for fire, EMS and law enforcement leaders to better understand Next Generation 911
The bill’s sponsor said it was intended to promote public safety and show support for law enforcement
When signed into law, penalties would be enhanced for crimes committed during a riot or violent protest
The inspector general’s report found more than half of female employees and 87% of Black employees surveyed reported harassment or discrimination
Ask your senators and representative to make Treatment in Place permanent, increase SIREN Act funding, count every EMS provider and extend Medicare add-ons
Nearly 200 people spoke either for or against the switch from AMR to Falck ahead of the long-awaited vote
Paying homage to our heroes in headsets during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The officer is heard shouting “TASER!” several times in bodycam video released Monday
The ACLU of Ohio said some parts of the legislation could have a chilling effect on free speech
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